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CTA, IB or SEF?
The webinar will cover the CFTC Division of Market Oversight SEF Advisory issued in September 2021 and related CFTC enforcement orders including last fall’s order against Asset Risk Management, and the practical implications of those actions for CTAs, IBs, and their clients.
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FIA responds to SEBI consultation paper on safeguarding clients’ funds placed with stock brokers/clearing members
FIA has expressed concern that the proposed requirements could have negative effects on the timing and operational complexity of returning funds to clients, hindering CMs' ability to dynamically meet the needs of their clients.
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FIA submits comments to FinCEN on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities.
FIA has submitted a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to a proposed rule titled Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities. In its comments to FinCEN, FIA noted its supports for a separate comment letter from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) that would make the proposed rule more useful and cost-effective for FIA members who operate in futures and derivatives markets.
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FIA urges CFTC to codify no action relief for DCO reporting
FIA has filed comments with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission that respond to the pending notice of proposal rulemaking on reporting requirements for derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs).In its letter, FIA supports the CFTC’s proposal to codify no-action relief for variation margin reporting, highlighting the importance of clear rules for DCOs and their clearing members.
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FIA responds to IOSCO consultation on carbon markets
FIA has responded to an International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) public consultation on recommendations for establishing sound Compliance Carbon Markets (CCMs) and on key considerations for enhancing the resilience and integrity of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs).
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2022 Annual ETD Volume Review
Trading volume in the global exchange-traded derivatives is on track to another record for the fourth year in a row. Join us for a discussion on trends in trading activity in the global futures and options markets. Our guest speaker will be Mike du Plessis, Global Head of Listed Derivatives at Liquidnet, a part of the TP ICAP Group. Using a full year of data from more than 80 exchanges, we will look at key trends such as the impact of the Libor transition on interest rate futures, shifts in intraday trading behavior, and the impact of the Ukraine war on energy markets.
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FIA announces 2023 Hall of Fame honorees
FIA has announced the induction of 12 new members to the FIA Hall of Fame. The new members will be honored at an awards ceremony during FIA’s annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla.
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FIA comments on ION Group cyber incident
FIA is aware of network issues caused by a cyber incident on certain ION Group systems which are impacting the trading and clearing of exchange traded derivatives by ION customers across global markets.
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Nick Carew Hunt
Nick Carew Hunt was an integral part of London's futures community and the growth of the derivatives industry in both the U.K. and Europe. The long-time Market Secretary of the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE), Nick led the trading venue through numerous phases of growth and innovation including the Royal Exchange floor creation and the move to electronic futures trading.
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Elizabeth Sam
Elizabeth Sam was a trailblazer in Singapore’s rise as a global financial center. In an illustrious career spanning four decades, Sam made a mark with her unique flair and poise in what was a male-dominated international financial industry.
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